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Manawatu Herald, Volume VII, Issue 246, 12 March 1889, Page 2

The other day Mr Bussell informed us that he was taking steps to fieeiitfa p&perft and a supply df reAditig matter for the hands at Mi mill-. We are very pleased 16 chronicle that last Saturday Mr Gardner brought up from Wellington a number of books for the' amusement of his hands jMjPi&ka; He also promised to send vp 1 the Wellington papers every day $nd some of the English papers &k the arrival of the Home mail. He asked the men to subscribe three penoe a week towards a library fund, when he would purchase new books and games with the funds. He purposed also sending up a piano, so that a social evening once a fortnight could be held. The proposition wan received with three hearty cheers. There are nearly forty hands employed at this mill, and situated as they are, on the bank of the river, eight miles from Foxton, such a suggestion is bound to relieve the long winter evenings. The volumes were no sooner placed at the disposal of the employees, than they were eagerly appropriated. This is very much to Mr Gardner's credit, but we would ask him to consider a few remarks we have made on this subject in our leader. Miss Bruster is proposing remaining in Foxton if, before Saturday, she receives sufficient promises of pupils. Parents are continually declaring that they are anxious for a school for the girls, and now is the opportunity, if they do really desire one. Miss Bruster has had an experience of some years, and can produce most satisfactory testimonials. In all classes of education most sought after, for ayonng ladies course, such as English, Drawing, music of a very thorough nature, and singing, Miss Bruster is well qualified to give. We would ask parents to lose no time in making the necessary enquiries, as after Saturday it will be too late, as Miss Bruster will, failing sufficient support, leave the district. Those who have heavy weights, suoh as traction engines, boilers, &o. to move, would do well to enquire of Mr Angus Cameron, of Campbelltown, his charge before engaging elsewhere. If anyone hag pioked up a small saddle, without anybody on it, and cannot be quite sure that it belongs to them, would act kindly by enquiring if it chances to be the one Mr Williams dropt at Burr's corner. It seems curious how anyone should pick up a saddle without wondering to whom it might belong, but as the old adage sayß "Mistakes occur in the best of regulated families," Messrs Dearlove & Go's engine was being conveyed from the railway station yesterday. Mr Angus Cameron was piloting the team of six bullocks to which it was attached. Messrs Giesen & Co's mill is now ready for a start. The delay of the last few days has been occasioned by waiting for the belting, the Wellington stock having run out. The firm received the order by the Napier yesterday. For cool effrontery, the proceedings of three men on Saturday week is hard to beat. After taking a quiet siesta under a gorse hedge nearly opposite Mrs Bout's house, two of them started"" up and interviewed that lady as to file price of some fine apples, which she has on her trees. Whilst engaging her in business converse, the third jumped over the fence and proceeded to actual business, by picking the appleß for himself, which was opposed by Mrs Bout directly she discovered the tactics of the three. The man, on being questioned, stoutly declared he had only picked one, though the extended state of his pockets caused Mrs Rout to think otherwise. They promised to call soon and pay, and also declared their desire that one particular tree of apples should be held back for them, as they would take the lot. No real business being able to be got off, Mrs Bout requested them to leave,?but this they showed no intention to do, and words failing, Mrs Bout being alone with only a child, took a stockwhip thnt was in the house, I and by the use of it succeeded where words , failed. The men were evidently recovering i from a spree, and wore mere wrecks of garments, so that the payment for what apples were taken, as well as for the wholesale order given, appears very doubtful. The secret that the promoters of the Sandon Hack Bace meeting have been keeping, as to the day they were going to hold their sport, has leaked out. The Tram, desiring to turn the nimble penny, has advertised that on Saturday they will meet the up train in the morning from Foxton, and the last train to Foxton at night, at Carnarvon. The meeting is to be held on a new course, close to the tram terminus, and a totalisator will be on the ground worked by Messrs Hill & Poole. Mr Startup, our latest arrival in the boot trade is determined to keep the stand he has taken. To-day he advertises, for tenders for the erection of a very oomfortable six-roomed dwelling, whioh he intends erecting in the town. We have seen the plans, and the house will be a very creditable addition to our architecture. Yet more changes in the Bank of New Zealand. Mr Ewen, who has been in temporary charge since Mr Cook left, and haß made himself much liked, has now received orders to take up the position of accountant at the Palmerston branch, and Mr Steele, of Bulls, will take the management of the local bank. It is to be hoped that this is the last of the very many changes that has taken place in the officers of the Bank here. The entries for the Druids Sports Handicaps total up well, and show the interest that is taken in contests of this nature. There are twelve entries for the St. Patrick's Handicap and seven for the Mile Handicap. The handicaps will be declared to-morrow. A meeting of the Licensing Committee was held on Saturday at noon. Messrs McMillan, Coe, Furrie, and Howard were present. There was no business for consideration, so, after electing a chairman, the meeting broke up. The ohoioe as chairman fell to Mr C. V. Furrie. Mr Trip* arrived in town last night and will stay over tomorrow. Those, suffering from their teeth would do well to give him » call. The unexpected dangers whioh those who travel by sea, experience is strikingly illustrated in the case of the barquentine Nellie Blade, which has just reached Melboure, as during a dead calm a waterspout struck the vessel and overwhelmed her in a detag* of water. The foremast, maintop, i and jioboom were carried away, but the barquentine succeeded in making the Bermudas, and there effected repairs. We are sorry to learn that the shipment of stock from the Manawatu district to Melbourne was not a suooesß. Twenty head were lost on the voyage, and the remainder averaged £9 Us- '

We apoligise to Mrs Whyte for being unable |to alter her advertisement today. JK!f r ? • Bee fl aB *.° J> e a mistake as tocher cnarees for aocomodatioo: This rate's are oitlyls 6fl for meala alii b'edri« In our advertising co! a ?nn will be B«en a notice of a competent Hemp Mill Manager beiog requir.nl to take Ouarge of * Mill is the Wairurap*. Emerald, the hack that had auoh a fine innings at thn last Marten and Raagiiiket races, has tfhattged owners at the resp >< t« able stTin of £75. Miss Little the head mistress, of the Foxton State School having resigned her position \ti order to i&ka up a situation in a Girls high. s'Bhool ddwn soiitlij tudk leffre df her pupils on j'rldfty afternoon, tfitf some time previous there may have been noticed a happy knot of two or three girls moving about the township with sparkling eyes, calling at various dwellings, and on coming out, carefully scrutinising the lists the chief of them held in her hand. These young collectors were busy soliciting subscriptions for a present to give Miss Little from the parents of the scholars attending the school, and, as will be seen further on were remarkably successful. About half past two, after Mr Bindon the Inspector who had been paying the sohool a surprise visit left, Mr Woodham ushered all the scholars into his room and order being gained, explained that he had obtained their presence whilst he on their behalf, presented to Miss Little, who they knew was leaving them thKt day, a present which they had all subscribed for. He mentioned that no doubt they would all be sorry that Miss Little was leaving, as she had been here a long time. Mr Woodham then handed to Miss Little a handsome lady's silver watch and chain, a reticule, and a couple of pairs of gloves. The scholars then with one accord sang out "Good bye Miss Little." Miss Little then thanked Mr Woodham, the teachers and children in a few well chosen and feeling remarks for their handsome present and kind wishes. The scholars then gave three cheers for Miss Little, who then asked them to give three cheers for the teachers. Miss Little shook hands with all the pupils before leaving. In speaking with Mr Rutberferd the other day we had an instance given us of the expenditure of a single hemp mill, We had just been looking over the new mill Mr Butherford has erected alongside his old one, and he casually mentioned that he had been paying away a lot of money last month. He has been working of a night, which has made the working just double time, but taking that into consideration, we were not prepared for his statement that he had paid for the month £200 for flax, £200 for labor, and £100 for other expenses in connection with tha business. If this has been the expenditure of one mill, the question becomes, what has been the amount already spent by all ? Next Saturday and Monday the CrawfordHunter party of Scottish vocalists give their entertainment in the Publio Hall, They have succeeded in creating a pleasing impression wherever they have appeared, and we do not doubt but that they will be met with large honses. The following we clip f -oin Vie Evening Post, and will let all see what thoße who have lately witnessed their efforts think of them ; — The Crawford* Hunter party of Scottish vooalista commenced a short season ol three nights at fie Theatre Royal last evening, and created an exceedingly favourable impression. The entertainment was given by four persons, viz., Mr William Crawford, Miss £. Hunter (Mrs Crawford) Miss J. Macgregor, and Master W. Crawford, and was of • meet interesting character. Toe ftadieace was a large one, and the peiformance appeared to give the utmost satisfaction. MiBS Hunter, who possesses a fine soprano voioe, sang, "Macgregor's Ga'Jiering," "Caller Ou," " The Cameron Men," and " Ol a' the Airts the Win' can Blaw," and also took part with Mr Crawford in a humorous duet entitled " Home Rule." Each of her contributions were well received, " The Cameron Men " being especially well rendered. Miss Macgregor'B Bongs consisted of •• Flora Macdonaldjj Lament," " I Lo'ed ne'er a Laddie but Ane," "Bonnie Beßsie Gray," and " Blyth was the Time," all of which were most pleasantly given. Mr Crawford, however, is the mainstay of the little company. He possesses a rare fund of humour, and is able to throw the audience into convulsions of laughter whenever he likes. His sketches were irresistably funny, and at the same time there was nothing whatever of an offensive nature about them. He is certainly the cleverest man in his particular line who has visited Wellington, and this is saying a, good deal. The pianoforte accompaniments were well played by Master Crawford, a talented lad of about 15, who also performed the Highland Fling and the Sword Dance, and contributed a couple of songs, accompanying himself on the second occasion. The entertainment was a thoroughly enjoyable one. The party only appear in Wellington again to-night and to-morrow evening, and we have no hesitation in recommending our readers to pay them a visit. The following capital suggestion— for the printers — has been made at the quarterly meeting of the Waikato Arohdeaconal Conference : — " That more publio notice should be given of intended marriages than the present law provides, and that this Conference suggests that the marriage laws be altered, so that the names of persons intending marriage be published in the newspapers of the district iv which they reside." This resolution will he laid before ide Anglican Diocesan Synod at its next meeting. Last Friday intelligence was received that serious bush fires were raging at Akaroa. Mr H. Alymers run has been swept. He lost many sheep. Enox's farm has also been swept. The house was just saved, although scorched. The fire is rapidly spreading towards Tosswill's and Hay's run at Barry's Bay, Chatfield. The former and Kay'i grass and bush are on fire. At Little River, Watkin's bush is burning. A north-west gale is spreading the fires in every direction. Unless rain fell it will be a serious look out, as the country is so dry.